Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 or anyone else, Just curious....How and when do they determine someone needs a joint replacement. Is it just a frozen joint or deterioration of a joint or what? Meghann has 2 contractures, one contracture since she was 2 years old the other since she has been 5 or six. These are pretty significant contractures; although the knee one is now fairly straight she has lost full range of motion and can bend her knee at about 45 degrees. Her elbow probably is much worse than her knee (use to be the opposite) She can neither straighten it completely nor bend it completely. Can't quote you the measurements but it is pretty significant. Also, Meghann has a leg length discrepancy of just over an inch, due to the arthritis. They have mentioned leg lengthening procedures. Anyone else have leg length discrepancies and/or corrections. Right now she has a full sole outside of shoe lift. Sharon and Meghann (13+ yr.) JRA and PRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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